Goya Presents Flag Cities 2026
Vendor Application

Goya Presents Flag Cities 2026 – a fan-fueled celebration of culture, community, and soccer as the world comes to Northern New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup™.

As we welcome visitors from around the globe to our local cities, we are committed to curating a best-in-class vendor experience. We are now accepting applications from food trucks and artisan/craft/food vendors who take pride in quality, presentation, and professionalism. Vendors will be selected based on product variety (to avoid duplication), visual appeal, quality, and overall fit for the event atmosphere.

Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee participation. All vendors will be reviewed, and selected participants will receive a confirmation and payment link via email.
Let’s make Northern New Jersey shine on the global stage.

Please read all terms carefully and complete all required fields in this application.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
By submitting this application, the Vendor agrees to the following:

A. Compliance & Liability

Vendor agrees to abide by all policies and procedures outlined in this application/contract. The signature on this form indicates acceptance of personal liability for the business represented.

B. Event Hours

Vendors must remain fully operational and set up until the event officially closes, unless a MegaBite Events/Flag Cities team member instructs otherwise.

C. Cleanliness

Vendors must leave their assigned space clean; no garbage or materials may be left behind.

D. Marketing Requirement

All vendors must follow Flag Cities 2026 and Megabite Events on Facebook and/or Instagram. This will allow you to see and share promotions for the events.
Additionally, vendors are required to post and tag @Flagcities2026  on Instagram and Facebook for each event they participate in.

E. No-Show Policy

Failure to attend or last-minute cancellations of an event you have signed up for without informing us in advance may result in removal from future events and will forfeit any paid vendor fees for the affected events.

F. Breaking Down / Leaving Early

If you break down or leave early without consulting a MegaBite Events/Flag Cities staff member, you may be prohibited from future events, and will forfeit any paid vendor fees for the affected events.

G. Featuring Goya Products

As the Presenting Sponsor of Flag Cities 2026, Goya Foods is an integral part of the festival series. To amplify Goya’s presence and culinary influence across all Flag Cities events:

• Food vendors are encouraged to feature Goya products in their recipes or offerings.
• Vendors utilizing Goya ingredients may receive special promotional opportunities, including signage such as “Prepared with Goya Products” or branded acknowledgment at their booth.

PAYMENTS:

• Do NOT send payment at this time.
• A 4% transaction fee applies to all credit card payments.
• Additional space requests may incur additional charges.

INVOICES:

• Invoices are sent via FreshBooks email.
• Depending on your email security settings, invoices may appear in Spam, Junk, or “Other” folders.

PAYMENT DEADLINES:

• Vendor fees must be paid within 7 days of the invoice date.
• A $25 late fee applies after 7 days.
• If payment is not received within 15 days, your space may be reassigned to another vendor.

SPACE ASSIGNMENTS:

• MegaBite Events and Flag Cities reserves the right to assign booth locations.
• Booth sharing is prohibited without prior written approval.
• Vendors may not transfer or sublease their space to another vendor.
• We do not offer product exclusivity; however, we do make an effort to limit duplicate or closely similar vendors where possible.

DISPLAY & SETUP REGULATIONS:

• Vendor displays may not block or interfere with neighboring booths.
• All activity must remain within the assigned space.
• Nothing may be nailed, screwed, or attached to trees or structures in the event area.
• All tents (10x10, 10x20, or larger) MUST be secured with a minimum of 15 lbs. of weight per tent leg.
• Any vendor without compliant weights will not be allowed to set up.

LIABILITY:

MegaBite Events and Flag Cities assume no liability for injuries or damages to visitors, vendors, staff, or property during any part of the event, including setup and breakdown periods.

STAFFING:

Vendor booths must be staffed at all times during event hours.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Vendors must carry General Liability and Property Damage insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must:

• Name Flag Cities Entertainment and MegaBite Events, LLC, as additional insured in the certificate holder section of each COI, exactly as follows:

• Flag Cities Entertainment
  301 Route 17- Suite 800
  Rutherford, NJ  07070

• MegaBite Events, LLC
  1075 Easton Ave. Suite11/282
  Somerset, NJ 08873

• Be submitted with this application
• Applications will not be accepted without a COI
• No exceptions

*Additional COIs may be requested by the town, municipality, or charity as additionally insured, in addition to the certificate of insurance naming Flag Cities Entertainment and MegaBite Events.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY:

No refunds or credits will be issued unless the event is cancelled by MegaBite Events/Flag Cities. A 50% refund is available if the Vendor notifies MegaBite Events of cancellation at least 30 days before the event.

This includes events cancelled due to:

• Weather or unsafe conditions
• Government or authority orders
• Strikes
• Acts of God

MegaBite Events/Flag Cities is not liable for revenue loss, damages, or expenses beyond the vendor fee paid.

MegaBite Events/Flag Cities reserves the right to revoke this agreement at any time by refunding the vendor fee. No further liability will be assumed.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES:

• Smoking, alcohol consumption, or drug use is strictly prohibited while participating in any event.
• Vendors must comply with all local health, fire, and safety regulations.

VENDOR SPACE FEES: